Serie A seventh team coach is in the air: Pioli may return to Fiorentina, Parma will visit De Rossi
The 2025-26 Serie A will be unveiled on August 23, and there are still seven clubs that have not yet confirmed their head coaching candidates. Although Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma, Atlanta and Lazio have completed the change of coaches, the coach selection work of Cagliari, Cremona, Fiorentina, Juventus, Lecce, Parma and Verona is still in progress. After
Calli
breaking up with David de Nicola, the club prioritized the youth coach Fabio Pisakane to take over. Pisakane played for Cagliari when he was a player. Paul Vanolly is the alternative target. After Cremona has been promoted to Serie A, the club is still evaluating whether to renew its contract with current coach Giovanni Stropa, whose contract will expire on June 30.
Fiorentina
's first choice to replace Rafael Paladino is Stefano Pioli, and if signed, he will be the second time he coaches the Purple Lily. Thiago Mota is the main contender, and Alberto Girardino is the shortlist.
Juventus
Igor Tudor confirmed that he led the team to the Club World Cup, and his prospects for staying at the office were directly related to the performance of the game. Fulham coach Marco Silva has attracted management attention. After Lecce
Malco Gimbalo led the team to relegate in a thrilling manner, the two sides have not yet determined to continue to cooperate, and the possibility of separation is high. If he leaves office, David De Nicholas will become the candidate for the new coach. After Parma
Former coach Christian Zivo switched to Inter Milan, the club locked in the young coach's route. Alberto Girardino, Daniel De Rossi and Paul Vanolly, whose contract with Turin expires, are on the inspection list.
Verona
Marco Zanetti's probability of staying at the office is high, but the club needs further negotiations before finalizing the renewal.
The number of Serie A coaches has changed significantly this season, especially because of traditional giants changing coaches. All teams need to accelerate the process of coach selection in preparation for the new season, and the opening game of the 2025-26 Serie A is scheduled to be held on August 23.